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Yes. There should be a Baby Shower for each and every pregnancy, since every baby is different and unique, and why not and what's wrong in being treated like the first one. I feel that a baby shower makes the mom feel more happy and contended when others are hosting a shower for her, assuring her that there are people who care for her and are equally happy about the new addition to the family.

My answer would be most definately. Each baby is a different and unique, and their showers should be too. I'm pregnant with my second child and am also planning my own shower. I don't have a lot of loved one's or friends so we are doing a get together for dinner and a few festivities. Not all baby showers have to be orthadoxed.

Every baby should be celebrated. The first shower will likely be the most elaborate, because of the excitement of starting a family. But, I think the second (third, fourth, etc) showers are just as important, and should be different. Consider more games and fun versus gifts (since most items the parents will already own), or even have a diaper shower (everyone brings diapers, games revolve around building things with diapers, etc.). Every baby is a miracle.

After the first they should be more low key, like a mass gift of a year's worth of diaper service or something like that, unless it's your first boy / girl. Other than that, the party's about the happy occasion, not necessarily a shower.

shower on sista.... i would. i am accually pregnant with my second daughter and im having a shower that i accually am planing myself. that is two major taboos to those who go by ediquit.lol laugh in their face.. HAHAHAHAHA lol he he If you couldnt guess my answer is yes sweety

YES, Of course! Although, you will have a lot of things for hand me downs. I registered at www.mybookstork.com and created a baby book registry. My friends don't have to spend too much and my baby has a full library. It is a really great site!

Definitely, I see showers as a celebration and it's a nice reason to gather friends and family to celebrate a new little blessing coming into their lives. If the Mom has "everything" from an older child, perhaps "no gifts, please" can be added to the invites. In place, donations to March of Dimes, Autism Speaks, or any other charity would be nice.

If a woman wants ot have a shower for her 2nd, 3rd or 4th child it's okay. I am pregnant with baby #4. I had a shower for my first and third child. My third child is 7 years old. I no longer have the high chair, baby clothes, etc. I am starting all over again 8 years later.

I think all you posters who dont think women who have or want a second or third shower are wrong. Most women are kind and if thier not using something their more than happy to give it to someone who really needs it. Expecting moms to keep everything in hopes of another child is unrealistic. I think they should keep things that they get brand new or things that are gentle used if they have the room but if they dont so what? Every pregnant woman deserves a shower and gifts! Anyone who says you shouldnt have one is just being selfish, and unless you tell them you already have everything you need they should get you gifts for your child.

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